PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The Pikeville Lady Panthers defeated the Martin County Lady Cardinals 47-26 in the 1st round of the 15th region tournament Monday
The Lady Panthers came into the game with a record of 16-8 on the season and 10-1 in the region. The Lady Cardinals came in with a record of 16-9 and 11-4 in the region. the All-A tournament, where the Lady Cardinals beat the Lady Panthers 59-56.
The Lady Panthers saw three players reach double figures. Leighann Jackson led the way, putting up 16 points; behind her was Nicole Lin with 11 points and Catherine Walters with 10. Also, Junior Brooklyn Marcum put up 16 points on the Lady Cardinals’ side.
In the end, it was a great effort from both teams, but the Lady Panthers came out on top, advancing to the semi-finals of the 15th region tournament.
The Lady Panthers will go against the Lawrence County Lady Bulldogs this Thursday, March 6th, at 6:30 pm at Pike Central High School.